AirTag helps police track down stolen scooter after alleged east Auckland assault

A person had their scooter taken during an alleged assault, and it was tracked down with the help of an AirTag.

Police said a man was headed to court today after the alleged robbery in East Auckland yesterday afternoon.

Just after 4pm, police said they were notified of an incident on Point England Rd where a person had allegedly been assaulted, and their scooter taken.

Auckland City East Area’s Response Manager, Senior Sergeant Tony Ngau Chun, said the victim was able to provide a detailed description of the alleged offender.

“Staff arrived quickly and were able to obtain a statement from the victim, where he advised that the scooter was fitted with an AirTag,” Ngau Chun said.

Ngau Chun said that based on that information, police attended an address in the nearby area and took one person into custody.

He said the scooter was also recovered from the property and returned to its rightful owner.

“We’re pleased we were able to locate this person and bring them before the court to be held to account for their actions,” Ngau Chun said.

A 49-year-old man will appear in the Auckland District Court today charged with robbery.

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